Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) CRNP

The Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) CRNP option prepares advance-practice
nurses to perform acts of medical diagnosis and prescription of medical therapeutics
and corrective measures in primary care, collaborating with interprofessional teams.

Primary care experiences are not site specific and can be found in a number of settings,
and in this program critical thinking, decision making, evidence-based practice, cultural
competence, and leadership skills are fostered.

Why Widener?

Certification Preparation

Graduates of the Family (Individual Across the Lifespan) CRNP option will be eligible
to take the American Nurses Credentialing Center or the American Association of Nurse
Practitioners certification exam.

Clinical Skill Development

Students have the opportunity to practice skills in a state-of-the-art simulation
lab which has designated nurse practitioner rooms. Located on the second floor of
Founders Hall, the rooms are designed to replicate an outpatient clinic setting with
exam rooms where students have the opportunity to strengthen their skills in history
taking, assessing, diagnosing and treating clients.

Faculty Mentoring

Students are mentored by expert faculty members who maintain active clinical practices.